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USS Howard W. Gilmore was originally named Neptune but renamed Howard W. Gilmore in honor of Commander Howard W. Gilmore, a Medal of Honor recipient. She was launched by the Mare Island Navy Yard at Mare Island, California, on 16 September 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Gilmore, widow of Howard W. Gilmore and was commissioned 24 May 1944.
Years of service: 1937-1971: Rank: Rear Admiral: Commands: USS R-2 (SS-79) [1] USS Stickleback (SS-415) [2] Submarine Flotilla 6 [3] Submarine Flotilla 1 [4] USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16) [5] Battles / wars: World War II Korean War Vietnam War: Awards: Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star: Alma mater: United States Naval Academy: Spouse(s ...
Howard Gilmore was born in Selma, Alabama, on September 29, 1902, and enlisted in the Navy on November 15, 1920. In 1922 he was appointed to the United States Naval Academy by competitive examination. [1] Standing 34th of a class of 436, Gilmore was commissioned in 1926 [1] and reported to the battleship USS Mississippi (BB-41).
Howard W. Gilmore: AS-16 21 December 1942 16 September 1943 24 May 1944 30 September 1980 DANFS, NVR: Nereus: AS-17 12 October 1943 12 February 1945 27 October 1945 27 October 1971 DANFS, NVR: Orion: AS-18 Moore Dry Dock Company: 31 July 1941 24 June 1942 30 September 1943 3 September 1993 DANFS, NVR: Proteus: AS-19 15 September 1941 12 ...
While at Key West, the squadron included USS Howard W. Gilmore, and USS Petrel (ASR-14). Submarines assigned to the squadron included the USS Clamagore which was the squadron flagship from January 1946 to 1 August 1959. The USS Sea Poacher was with the squadron from 1 June
Died: Howard W. Gilmore, 40, American U.S. Navy Commander, in an act for which he posthumously received the Medal of Honor. Gilmore was in the conning tower of the submarine USS Growler when it came under attack from the Japanese gunboat Hayasaki. Wounded by gunfire, and unable to climb down the hatch, Gilmore ordered the submarine to submerge ...
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February 7, 1943: Commander Howard W. Gilmore, captain of the American submarine USS Growler, gave the order for crew to "clear the bridge" and leave the exposed deck of the submarine, as his crew was being attacked by a Japanese gunboat. Two men had been shot dead; Gilmore and two others were wounded.